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SELF-GOVERNING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does self-governing mean?
• SELF-GOVERNING (adjective)
The adjective SELF-GOVERNING has 1 sense:
1. (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
Familiarity information: SELF-GOVERNING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
Synonyms:
autonomous; independent; self-governing; sovereign
Context example:
a sovereign state
Similar:
free (not limited or hampered; not under compulsion or restraint)
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